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Recent Obituaries

The obituaries in the Dickenson County area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity of Clintwood, Virginia's history and identity.

The obituaries in the Dickenson County area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity of Clintwood, Virginia's history and identity.

Peggy Sue Yates

Peggy Sue Yates

Feb 23, 2018

I Peggy Sue Fuller Yates was the third child born to Frank C. Fuller, Sr. and to Kitty Fuller in Clinchco, Virginia. I had an older brother Ronald H. Fuller, Sr. who preceded me in death leaving a wife Carole.  I am survived by my sisters Lois Fuller Dingus Haynes and husband Eddie...

Rose Ella Sutherland

Rose Ella Sutherland

Feb 21, 2018

ROSE ELLA SUTHERLAND passed away on November 12, 2017 at the age of 74. Rose's ashes will be laid to rest with her parents in Clintwood on July 13, 2018.

Rose grew up in Clintwood and was the daughter of the late Irene and Mayno Sutherland. After growing up with the cast of...

Lori Powers

Lori Powers

Feb 13, 2018

Betty Loraine Powers "Lori", age 56, passed away on February 13th, 2018 at Bristol Regional Medical Center after battling leukemia bravely for over a year. Lori was the daughter of the late Burl and Sally Stanley. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her sister Flora Jean Stiltner. She...

Jeff Fleming

Jeff Fleming

Feb 8, 2018

Thomas Jeffrey Fleming (Short Dump) passed Thursday, February 8, 2018 in the Indian Path Medical Center, Kingsport, Tennessee. Mr. Fleming was the son of the late Roy Bill and Madge Fleming. He was a truck driver for many years for Pressley Trucking.  He enjoyed flea markets.

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Flora Nash Pratt

Flora Nash Pratt

Feb 3, 2018

Flora Bell Nash Pratt age 72, passed away Saturday, February 3, 2018. Mrs. Pratt was born in Russell County, Virginia to the late Howard and Nellie Nash.  She was a former employee of Russell Manufacturing and was of the Baptist faith.

In addition to her...

Mitchell Moore

Mitchell Moore

Jan 27, 2018

Mitchell Jay Moore age 68, of Apex, NC passed away Saturday, January 27, 2018, in Raleigh, NC after a short illness. Mr. Moore was born January 2, 1950 to the late Burley E. and Leona Dingus Moore.  He was a 1969 graduate of Clintwood High School.  He was a very loving and caring...

Barbara Charles

Barbara Charles

Jan 15, 2018

Barbara Ellen Ring Charles, 80, of Clinchco, passed away Monday, January 15, 2018, at Heritage Hall in Clintwood.

She was born September 14, 1937 to Welford and Lannie Ring. She was a 1956 graduate of Ervinton High School and a devout Christian.

In...

John A. Elkins

John A. Elkins

Jan 15, 2018

John Adron Elkins age 78, went home to be with Jesus on January 15, 2018. John was born on January 20, 1939 in Baden, Virginia.  He served in the United States Army from 1962-1964.  The majority of his working years were spent in the coal mines, he was owner/operator of several different mines...

Donal G. Ratliff

Donal G. Ratliff

Jan 8, 2018

Donal G. Ratliff age79, passed away Monday, January 8, 2018. Mr. Ratliff was born in Dickenson County and graduated from Haysi High School.  He was a Veteran of the United States Navy.

Mr. Ratliff was preceded in death by his parents, Burke and Bonnie Ratliff...

Timothy Lee Crowell

Timothy Lee Crowell

Jan 6, 2018

A private memorial will be held at a later date.

Shelia Stanley

Shelia Stanley

Jan 4, 2018

Shelia Mullins Stanley passed away Thursday, January 4, 2018. Mrs. Stanley was a lifelong resident of Dickenson County and a 1986 graduate of Ervinton High School.

Mrs. Stanley was preceded in death by her parents, James B. and Ruby Mullins; husband, Tommy Stanley; her brother,...

Mary Jane Jenkins

Mary Jane Jenkins

Jan 4, 2018

Mary Jane Jenkins age 91 passed away Thursday, January 4, 2018. She was a lifelog resident of Dickenson County and the oldest member of Martins Chapel Freewill Baptist Church.

Mrs. Jenkins was preceded in death by her parents, Jeff and Carra Long; husband, Veral Jenkins;...

Nannie Belle Austin

Nannie Belle Austin

Jan 3, 2018

Nannie Belle Austin age 81 passed away Wednesday January 3, 2018. Mrs. Austin was a lifelong resident of Dickenson County.  She was born in Dante, Virginia to the late Richard and Artis Willis. Mrs. Austin was a devout Christian and had been member of the Trammel Baptist Church for many years.  She worked...

Earl Day Stanley

Earl Day Stanley

Dec 28, 2017

Earl Day Stanley age 70 passed away Thursday, December 28, 2017 at his residence. He was the son of the late Artie and Elzie Stanley.  Mr. Stanley was a lifelong resident of Caney Ridge who loved auto racing, trophies and blue grass festivals.  He was a loving son, brother and uncle.

Gary Mullins

Gary Mullins

Dec 27, 2017

Gary Blayne Mullins age 64 passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2017. Mr. Mullins was a 1972 graduate of Clintwood High School.  He was a loving father, brother and son who loved woodworking and fishing.

Mr. Mullins was preceded in death by his mother, Laura Willis...

Bonnie Rose

Bonnie Rose

Dec 26, 2017

Vonda Elizabeth "Bonnie" Rose age 83 went home to be with the Lord from her residence in Clintwood, Tuesday, December 26, 2017. Mrs. Rose was born in Dickenson County, the daughter of the late Everett and Pearl Rose.  After residing in Michigan for twenty years she returned to the Rose Ridge Community.  She...

Bruce Goode

Bruce Goode

Nov 26, 2017

Bruce Goode age 60, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2017. Mr. Goode was born in Gary, Indiana and lived most of his life in Dickenson County.  He was of the Christian faith, a veteran of the United States Army, and a disabled coal miner.

Mr....

Opal Dutton

Opal Dutton

Nov 22, 2017

Opal Mae Dutton age 96, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2017 in the Norton Community Hospital, Norton, Virginia. Mrs. Dutton was a lifelong resident of Dickenson County and a member of the Flemingtown Freewill Baptist Church.  She was a loving mother and grandmother. Mrs. Dutton loved to garden and cook.

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Barbara Ellen Mullins

Barbara Ellen Mullins

Nov 12, 2017

Barbara Ellen Mullins age 101, passed away Sunday November 12, 2017 at the Mountain View Regional Medical Center, Norton, VA. Mrs. Mullins was a lifelong resident of Dickenson County, a member of the Lick Fork Free Will Baptist Church, and a loving mother, grandmother and friend to many. She is preceded in death...

Glenn Cole

Glenn Cole

Nov 12, 2017

Glenn Ballard Cole age 93, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2017 at his residence. Mr. Cole was born in Cabin Creek, West Virginia and was a veteran of the United States Navy, having served during World War II.  He was of the Baptist faith for sixty years and a former deacon of Garden...